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Sweet Chili Sauce

A quick and easy recipe for homemade Sweet Chili Sauce that adds a zesty and sweet kick to any dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 jar
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: Asian, Southeast Asian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch Optional, for thickening.
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chili pepper, diced Adjust to taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium saucepan, mix the sugar, water, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and chili garlic sauce. If you like a thicker sauce, you can also add cornstarch to this mixture.
  2. Place the saucepan on medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
  3. Once the sugar has dissolved, add the minced garlic and diced chili pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
  4. Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend and the sauce to thicken slightly.
  5. Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool completely. Transfer it to a clean jar and store in the refrigerator. It should be good for at least a couple of weeks!

Notes

For a sweeter sauce, increase sugar or add honey. For added spice, try chili flakes or cayenne pepper. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks and reheat gently if needed.